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He was on the team throughout his rookie season, providing depth for the interior of the offensive line. Unfortunately, he was cut right before the beginning of the 2011 season, ending his tenure with the Denver Broncos. Since his departure, he has bounced around the league with several other teams.
Denver got burned by this pick, Olsen lasted with the team for only one season and didn't provide much of anything in terms of production during his rookie year. Most sixth-round picks typically bust. You will have a few outliers become productive starters, but most late-round picks only last a few years in the league or become lifelong role players.
Next: Round 7: Syd'Quan Thompson
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Round 7, Pick 225: Syd'Quan Thompson, DB — California
The Broncos elected to select Syd'Quan Thompson, defensive back form the University of California in the seventh round to hopefully provide depth in the secondary. Denver had an aging secondary going into the draft and one of their goals were to infuse as much youth as possible in hopes to back fill any lost talent in the near future.
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Thompson was one of the most athletic cornerbacks in the draft and his short area quickness allowed him to match-up easily to most receiver in the short to intermediate sectors of the field. His size was one of the main reasons why he fell to the seventh round of the draft. Standing at 5-9, he lacked the height to cover taller receivers Authentic Jordan Akins Jersey , making a liability in one-on-one coverage.
He played in 13 games during his rookie season, catching two interceptions while recovering three fumbles. Thompson also logged 12 tackles on the season. He ruptured his Achilles tendon, causing him to miss the 2011 season. Unfortunately, he was waived during roster cuts before the 2012 season, ending his tenure with the Broncos.
This was another failed pick for the Broncos as they only received one season of productivity from Thompson. Again, this is typical for a late-round pick, since most of them don't usually stick with the team that drafted them. It's hard to tell how his career would have turned out if he didn't rupture his Achilles.
Next: Round 7: Jammie Kirlew
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Round 7, Pick 232: Jammie Kirlew, DL — Indiana
With their final pick in the draft the Broncos used their pick to snag Jammie Kirlew, defensive lineman from Indiana. He was drafted to provide depth for the defensive line as a pass rusher.
Kirlew was best known for his consistent effort and his fierce competitiveness on the football field. He had a really high football IQ and was one of the better defensive linemen in the country when it came to reading defenses. Unfortunately, he did not have the size nor the athleticism to make him a premium draft prospect in this draft class Authentic DJ Chark Jersey , causing him to fall to the seventh round.
He was one of the last picks in the draft, making him just a notch ahead of some of the undrafted free agents, therefore he was a long shot when it came to making an NFL team. He was cut by the Broncos before the 2010 season and before he could start his rookie campaign.
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There a no busts this late in the draft since most players in this range are considered long shots to ever contributing for an NFL team. He was drafted to a be an extra body in camp with the hopes to eventually develop into an every down player for the Broncos. He didn't develop quick enough for the Broncos, causing them to waive him before the 2010 began.
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